The Dalles
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Biking
Use Caution for biking. High near 83°F. Breezy winds (23 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 83°F. Breezy winds (23 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 83°F. Breezy winds (23 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About The Dalles
The Dalles is an eastern Gorge planning page for drier-side riverfront paths, plateau hikes, scenic viewpoints, bike routes, outdoor events, and travel between the Gorge and high desert.
Make the Most of a The Dalles Day
Use wind, heat, smoke, and storm timing to choose between riverfront trails, Rowena-area viewpoints, town events, or drier-side hikes.
Weather Tips for The Dalles
- Eastern Gorge wind, summer heat, smoke, exposed trails, dust, river conditions, and occasional winter ice can all affect The Dalles plans.
- If thunder, heavy rain, smoke, or wind is in the forecast, keep a shorter park or town-based backup ready.
- For biking, watch wind, wet pavement, muddy trails, smoke, heat, and road visibility.
- Have a land-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around The Dalles, including The Dalles, eastern Gorge riverfront areas, Mosier and Rowena viewpoints, Dufur approaches, and nearby dry-side trail systems. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- The Dalles Riverfront Trail
- Mosier Plateau
- Rowena Crest
- Dufur
- Deschutes River mouth
- Columbia Hills approaches
- Celilo area
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of The Dalles rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.